Christine (Evangelista) Iaccarino

Christine D. (Evangelista) Iaccarino, 89 of Northborough, formerly a 50 year resident of Shrewsbury affectionally known to her family as “Nonna” passed away very peacefully on Tuesday, May 16th 2017, surrounded by her loving family, reuniting in heaven with her beloved husband of 68 years, Carl who passed away on September 1, 2014. Christine is survived by her devoted family; four daughters, Marguerite D. Lemire and her husband Ronald of Boylston, Carla A. Renzoni and her husband Rex of Shrewsbury and Christine Pacios and her husband Larry with whom she lived, Maria M. Iaccarino and Dennis Romatelli of Harvard; a son, Francis X. Iaccarino of  Boston; a brother, John Evangelista of Worcester; sister in law, Rose Catuogno and her husband Phil of Maryland; fourteen grandchildren, Deanna Paglia, Khara Pittman and her husband Ronald, Marc Paglia, Jim Lemire and his wife Linda Berman, Jeff Lemire, Carl Lemire and his girlfriend Shannah Jaburek, Giustina Renzoni and her boyfriend Matthew Pearson, Bianca Renzoni, Hannah, Alexandra, Margaret and Sophia Iaccarino, Christopher and Patrick Pacios; two great grandchildren, Emma and Jack Lemire; her Godchild, Donna Rezuke of West Boylston; many nieces, nephews and extended family members.  Christine was pre deceased by three brothers, Larry, Leo, and Tony Evangelista and four sisters, Phyllis Ursoleo, Theresa Vigliotti, Jennie Ciociolo, and Ann Fournier. Christine was born on March 19th 1928, in Worcester, a daughter of Italian immigrants Giuseppe and Margherita (Sette) Evangelista.  She lived in Worcester many years before moving to Shrewsbury where she lived fifty years raising her family before moving to Northborough three years ago.     She was a member of St Mary’s Church.   Chris embraced her Italian heritage role as an Italian mother and grandmother. These were paramount in her life.  Her husband, her children and grandchildren, always came first in her life no matter what.  She was truly the backbone of her family and remained devoted to them throughout her life.   Chris was an excellent cook, baker and avid Crocheter with many family, friends and people receiving beautiful blankets.   She truly enjoyed preparing these blankets, special meals and deserts for family and friends.  Each person who tasted her Italian cookies enjoyed them and always came back for more.  Chris subsequently was always busy, writing her favorite recipes to be passed down to her family.  To “Nonna” Food was love.   Christine also enjoyed playing card games and very seldom lost to whoever she played.  Chris also enjoyed, spending summers on Cape Cod and vacationing on Captiva Island.  The Iaccarino family would like to thank Beaumont of Northboro for the care, comfort and compassion they gave to our mom during a difficult time.  Friends and relatives are invited to gather for calling hours, Sunday May 21, 2017 from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm in the MERCADANTE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 370 Plantation St., Worcester.  Her funeral will be held Monday, May 22, 2017 from the funeral home with a procession to St Mary Church, 640 Main St where Monsignor Michael Rose will celebrate her funeral Mass at 10:00 am.  Burial next to Carl will follow in Mt View Cemetery.  Memorial contributions made to the Northborough Food for the Poor, 37 Pierce Street. Northborough, 01532